reply to post by MorningStar8741
Because of a couple of very creditable sources I think the tapes are at Ames. It also seems like an abandoned McDonald's store at the facility is as
good a place as any to do the conversion from analog to digital, especially if the HVAC system system is still functional.
I think some of the uncertainty arises from the comments from "Steve". I don't think he is a member of the team (could be wrong) working on the
project and I think his version may be a bit distorted and sensationalized
The original photographs which were developed and scanned aboard the spacecraft were on 70mm film. The data from those scans was transmitted to Earth
and recorded on an Ampex FR-900 tape deck(s). Those tapes, along with some equipment, were were in storage for a long while before they were
transferred to Ames as part of a joint venture with NASA, The University of Alabama, and Dennis Wingo. The purpose being the both the preservation of
the images as well as providing widespread availability of the images.
I believe the original tapes are 2" tapes. I believe these are those tapes. I also think it's entirely possible that "Steve" may have confused the
tape size with the size of the original film in his zeal to release his scoop.
[edit on 5-10-2008 by Phage]